New John Deere round balers capture important data

Date: 12.10.2023

The NZ launch of the new John Deere 1 Series Round Balers delivers innovative Bale Doc technology to document bale moisture and weight in near real-time

The John Deere 451R variable chamber wrapping baler captures critical bale data with precision

In addition to optimising moisture and ensuring consistent bale weight, Bale Doc sends data into John Deere Operations CenterTM for post-harvest analysis, to help operators make informed decisions about key production factors, such as nutrient management, and reduce input costs. 

John Deere production systems manager, Stephanie Gersekowski, says the 1 Series would deliver consistent, high-quality bales for hay operations of all sizes. 

"Bale Doc introduces precision ag technology previously only available in broadacre applications to hay and forage production, providing near real-time moisture and weight data, in addition to bale count and other agronomic information," Gersekowski says. 

"On board, this information will allow operators to monitor and track bale location and baling conditions, while remote managers can leverage this data to more effectively plan workflow and logistics to save time and money."

When Bale Doc is used with John Deere Operations CenterTM, it can support post-season analysis of yield and productivity via the harvest layer, and fleet management and planning through hours and fuel usage via JDLinkTM. 

"Every bale recorded through Bale Doc is like a mini-income statement for your entire production cycle," Gersekowski says. 

John Deere 1 Series Round Balers also help reduce operator fatigue using integrated technology that automates gate cycle functions. Baler Automation automatically opens and closes the gate at the right time, eliminating repetitive tasks, reducing operator error, and minimising downtime, helping farmers produce bales as quickly as possible.  

A new, standard eight-inch G5e display provides operators with an easy-to-learn, consistent experience, giving them total visibility and control over baling operations. The 1 Series also features a new optional High-Capacity Pickup, which internal testing showed could pick up and feed crop with up to 33% increased capacity compared to previous models. 

"Our customers have told us reliability, serviceability, and productivity were three key factors they considered when selecting a new round baler," Gersekowski says. 

The John Deere 1 Series Round Baler line-up includes the 451M, 451R, 461M, 461R, 561M, and 561R. The ‘E’ model designates the baler is equipped with a regular pickup, the ‘M’ denotes the baler is equipped with the MegaWide™ Plus pickup, and the ‘R’ model shows the round baler is equipped with the High-Capacity or the High-Capacity and Precutting feeding system.

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